Visualization in mathematics learning: Arithmetic problem-solving and student difficulties

Journal of Mathematical Behavior

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 169-190

  Booth, Rhonda D L ^a   Thomas, Michael O J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND   (New Zealand)

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EID: 0033074653     PISSN: 07323123     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0732-3123(99)00027-9     Document Type: Article

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